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Like it says. Can anyone give me the approximate date when the first V8 to series gearbox conversion kits went on sale please ? I'm aware that the U.S. Rover importers had a V8 converted 88 running almost as soon as Rover started building the engine, Golden Rod they called it I think. But...

Got a Lucas battery on my 88 Diesel, bought from a local agricultural equipment store. Came with no instructions whatsoever, just a receipt with "2 years guarantee " scrawled on it. Well that was about four years ago, now it's starting to struggle on cold mornings. I'm wondering if I should pop...

One thing that annoys me on my 12J 2.5 diesel conversion. The cylinder block only has a brass drain plug for the coolant, not the very convenient tap of the S3. Previously, if I needed to change the water pump, I'd run a pipe from the tap to a bucket and hardly waste a drop of coolant. The...

I almost got into trouble earlier this morning. Got into a puddle which actually came up to the top of my wheel arches. Another few inches deeper and I might have hydro locked ( ie destroyed) my diesel engine. I've always fancied fitting a snorkel, but the thing that's stopped me has been the...

The horn push on the centre of my 2A's steering wheel is on the blink again. I only fixed it a couple of years ago, and now the operation is becoming intermittent. Not acceptable on a safety related item I think. Now I'm considering whether I should **** with it again, or simply fit a push...

Where are the welders amongst us getting their MIG shield gas from ? I don't mean the ridiculous little disposable bottles they sell at Halfords, but proper half size and full size bottles wot you need a set of gauges/regulator for. Once upon a time I had an Air Liquide account - a bad mistake...

I've got a dual heater set up on my 1970 88 diesel. Hot coolant comes from the bypass outlet near the thermostat, flows into a series three heater box/matrix, then from there into the original type flat square heater, and finally back to the rear union on the cylinder head. Now the flat type...

I've just bought a used Smiths flat type heater for my next 2A project. All seems well upon first inspection, seems to run OK, seems to hold water OK. Just wondering what the options are if it does leak. Expert repair by a radiator reconditioning company ? I bet that would make a nice hole in...

Can someone please tell me what the thread size/form is for the series three type oil pressure switch ? Yeah there's got to be something where I can look this up like a parts catalogue or whatever, but it's been a long day, and I'm too tired to rummage through a pile of paperwork. I want to...

How durable is the 12J lump compared with the series two and a quarter diesels that I've been running in the past ? Those three bearing things used to wear out at a rate of knots,. I'd fit a decent engine, everything within the wear limits, and 30,000 miles later the thing would be a...

I've got the same problem with two of my part worn 7.50x16 crossply tyres. Fitted them to repainted 5.5 rims with brand new tubes. After a few days both developed punctures despite me having checked the insides of the tyres very carefully before fitting them. Fixed the punctures, checked for any...

I'm feeling that I need to lighten the pedal pressure on my 1970 88 Diesel. My joints aren't getting any younger, long journeys are taking their toll on my right knee. Brakes are standard 88 type 10" drums all round with a non-servo master cylinder. So with late 2A wings, I can fit a series...

Just opened myself a can of 🪱 for myself Anyone got a parts illustration of the military type oil cooler please ? Like the complete system, cooler, pipes, flexibles. mountings, spacer blocks, sump. I believe that they were also offered as an optional extra for civvy vehicles I've got a...

Or maybe I should rephrase that as "has anyone got a series vehicle with no pattern parts fitted ? My 88 diesel is absolutely riddled with pattern stuff, probably to its detriment but still. Sorry to say, but my pockets just ain't deep enough to fit all OE spec stuff even when it's available...

My hybrid 2.5 diesel is up and running. I've covered about 500 miles so far and all seems well. Basically I've taken an ex MOD 12J engine and chucked away the belt drive timing cover etc, and retrofitted a chain drive timing system, along with the series type injection pump mounted vertically...

I've got a series three to sort out. The dash is in lots of pieces, and they are not good pieces. Most bits have seen better days, the instrument panel is cracked, other bits damaged or missing altogether. What are my best options ? Try to find good used bits. Try to repair what is there by...

What are owners using to replace damaged fuel pipes on their diesels ? I've found the original nylon type pipe that Land Rover used is almost impossible to work with. Apparently you're supposed to heat up the end of the pipe before pushing it onto the union. But when I try it (hot air gun) I...

I've just fitted a 12J diesel in what seems to be VGC. What oil should I be using to minimise engine wear and make this lump last as long as possible ? I'm not the slightest bit interested in reducing internal friction and getting better fuel mileage, or reducing mechanical noise. I just want...

54 years has taken its toll, and either major repairs or replacement is required. Autosparks would seem to be the go to solution, but are they as good as they're made out to be ? Too many times have I been promised a top quality product, only to end up with something barely adequate. Is there...

I've just fitted this 12J engine to my Series 2A. Can anyone please tell me the thread form/size on this brass plug that fits in the rear upper face of the head. The engine was ex military originally, the early 12J type. Unfortunately, while I have series parts catalogues, I've got nothing for...